I underwent an emergent colostomy in April. Depression, anxiety, fear...every day I wake up and my first thought is "Was that a nightmare?" ;Of course, the answer is always the same "No." Every pain frightens me....I am also dealing with a slow-healing incisional infection. I need to shower twice a day, then do dressing changes three times a day. And I have no energy..I feel as if I was hit by a truck. It takes tremendous energy to not fall into a day-long state of depression. And now I am dealing with leakage. I feel overwhelmed. I was hoping that some of you might be so kind to share your stories of how you coped with the initial stages of this new way of living. How long did it take for you to take back your life? Many thanks.
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